Dictionary definition · pale
noun
- a wooden strip forming part of a fence
verb
- turn pale, as if in fear
adjective
- very light colored; highly diluted with white"pale seagreen"
- (of light) lacking in intensity or brightness; dim or feeble"the pale light of a half moon"
- lacking in vitality or interest or effectiveness"a pale rendition of the aria"
- abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress"the pallid face of the invalid"
- not full or rich"high, pale, pure and lovely song"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).